Abstract: A flat-mounted connector that enables industry standard hooks on horizontal rods to rest at such a height as to provide uniform appearance to the top of drape walls. The flat-mounted connector provides a connection that affixes to a flat wall or surface and an affixed coupler for the drape rods to be affixed to a vertical surface. The connector has an upper region with a similar outside dimension as the body of the coupler. In an internal portion of the coupler, at least one hollow well opens vertically with at least one lateral notch or opening formed in an upper region and designed to accept a terminal hook used on an end of a horizontally placed rod. An example connector includes two couplers affixed to the flat-mounted connection to accept additional terminal hooks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for winding a screen (10) which comprises a tubular winder (12) defining a reference axis (100); a first wall attachment (18A) for fastening a first axial end portion (14A) of the tubular winder (12) to a first wall (16A) in a use position of the screen-winding device (10); and a second wall attachment (18B) for fastening a second axial end portion (14B) of the tubular winder (12) to a second wall (16B) in the use position of the screen-winding device (10). The first wall attachment (18A) comprises at least one tab (54) for fastening to the first wall (16A) and at least one first hinge (58) supported by the fastening tab (54) in order to guide a pivoting of the tubular winder (12) about a first axis of articulation (200) that does not intersect with the reference axis (100) and, in the use position, orthogonal to the reference axis (100).

Abstract: An adjustable cover for a garage door sensor includes a frame for placement on one side of an opening for a garage door. A cover accommodates at least a distal end of the garage door sensor and has a slot. A fastener is secured to the garage door sensor, extends through said slot, and extends through said aperture. A nut is secured to a portion of said fastener extending through the aperture so as to selectively secure said cover to said frame in an adjustable manner.

Abstract: A curtain rod mounting assembly for mounting a curtain rod over a window includes a sleeve that is mountable to trim around a window. A pair of fasteners is each extendable through a respective one of the first and second apertures to engage the trim around the window. In this way the sleeve is retained on the trim having the sleeve is horizontally oriented. A bracket is slidably coupled to the sleeve and a receiver is removably coupled to the bracket. A hook is slidably coupled to the receiver such that the hook is spaceable a selected distance from the trim around the window thereby facilitating the hook to receive a curtain rod.

Abstract: A winding shaft drive (1, 1A, 101, 101A, 102, 102A) is arranged for operating a retractable covering for an architectural opening. The winding shaft drive includes an at least partially hollow winding shaft (7); a driving member (3, 103) for inducing rotation to the winding shaft; and a shaft brake adapted to be operated by the driving member. The shaft brake includes a preassembled module (5) for accommodation in the at least partially hollow winding shaft (7) and has first coupling means (67) on one axial end thereof for transmitting rotative forces and second coupling means (69) on the same one axial end for transmitting non-rotative stationary forces. The driving member has a driving hub (11, 111) for removably coupling to the first coupling means (67) and a stationary connector (17, 17A, 117, 117A) for removably coupling to the second coupling means (69). A shaft brake module (5) and a driving member (3, 103) are specifically adapted for use in the winding shaft drive.

Abstract: Presented is a roller shade mounting bracket. The bracket includes a main bracket that includes a top member defining a plurality of elongated openings extending therethrough, where each elongated opening is dimensioned and arranged for receiving a mounting screw and enabling movement along a first axis. The bracket further includes a first sub-bracket movably coupleable to the main bracket, where the first sub-bracket is movable along a second axis. The bracket further includes a second sub-bracket movably coupleable to the first sub-bracket and coupleable to a roller shade motor or a roller shade idler, where the second sub-bracket is movable along a third axis and rotatable about the first axis.

Abstract: A hand held camera unit comprises a shoulder assembly and a platform assembly for releasably holding a camera. A connector is provided between the shoulder assembly and the platform assembly, and is movable between a locked position wherein the platform assembly is fixed relative to the shoulder assembly and an unlocked position wherein the platform assembly can be selectively moved relative to the shoulder assembly in the roll axis, the yaw axis and in a fore and aft direction.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the walls of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface.

Abstract: A fixture mounting bracket assembly is strong, easy to install, self-leveling, adjustable in multiple directions, and removable so that it results in little or no visible damage when removed from the wall. The fixture mounting bracket assembly includes a base assembly, an elbow, and a fixture support assembly.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the wall of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface.

Abstract: The present application pertains to a system for adjusting the height of a covering, such as window or a wall covering formed of two or more covering segments that are axially aligned. The system includes a link that selectively transmits rotation between two adjacent coverage thereby allowing the two coverings to be controlled, e.g., raised or lowered, simultaneously. The link includes a clutch that allows one of the segments to be rotated with respect to the other so that the bottom end of one of the coverings can be adjusted and aligned horizontally independently of the other. Optionally, the clutch includes an internal member that provides a mechanical advantage while the one covering is adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable mounting bracket for mounting a roller blind to a surface such that the roller blind can be quickly leveled. The bracket includes first and second plates, the first plate having apertures to permit the first plate to be mounted to the surface. The second plate has a mounting fixture formed thereon for mounting to the roller blind. To permit the second plate to move relative to the first plate, the second plate is provided with an elongated groove formed thereon, the second plate being movably mounted to the first member by a mounting element fixed to the first plate and passing through the groove. The mounting element and groove are dimensioned and configured to permit the second plate to slide between a first and a second position. The position of the second plate relative to the first plate is adjusted by an adjustable moving mechanism which is configured to precisely position the second plate between its first and second positions.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in a plasma processing system that includes removable rails that are adjustable for reconfiguring the electrode to accommodate substrates of different widths. The electrode assembly includes an electrode having a plurality of first connecting members. Associated with the electrode is a plurality of rails that cooperate for supporting the substrates on the electrode. Each of the rails includes a plurality of second connecting members. Each of the second connecting members is connected detachably with one of the first connecting members for removably mounting the rails with the electrode.

Abstract: An extendable bracket assembly for supporting hardware components has a mounting base with a base plate. The base plate has an attachment side for mounting the base plate to a surface and has a support side opposite the attachment side. A base support element extends from the support side of the base plate. A first extension part has a first body with a proximal end adjacent the mounting base and a first extension support element that extends from an opposite distal end of the first body. The first extension part can be removed from and reattached to the base support element to adjust the bracket length as needed. The base support element is exposed when the first extension part is removed. The extendable bracket assembly can include a plurality of like extension parts to further increase the bracket length.

Abstract: A combination venetian blind and roller shade support comprising a pair of mirror-image combination brackets. Each bracket has a pair of discrete compartments, one compartment to receive one end of a venetial blind and the other compartment containing support mechanism for a roller shade bracket. The support mechanism is adjustable to vary the location of the roller shade bracket relative to the combination bracket to accommodate roller shades of different widths.

Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod mounting bracket comprising: a wall bracket member and a rod bracket member which are frangibly interconnected to facilitate packaging and assembly. The wall bracket member has wall attachment flange at the rear end on a panel portion and the rod bracket member has a rod support flange at the forward end of a panel portion, and the panel portions of the bracket members are disposed in end-to-end relation with the forward end of the panel portion of the wall bracket member integrally joined along a break-away line of weakness to the rear end of the panel portion of the rod bracket member.

Abstract: A pair of supports to aid in the installation of door jambs, each support includes a base to rest upon and to be secured to a support surface. Extending upwardly from the base is a brace member which has at its upper end a securing bracket to engage the door jamb. Adjacent the base is a second securing bracket which also engages the door jamb. Both brackets are adjustable movable horizontally to adjust the door jamb engaged thereby.

Abstract: A drapery support rod assembly including opposed support brackets for supporting the rod at a predetermined distance with respect to a vertical wall and giving the appearance of a continuous rod section extending from the wall at each end. Opposed elongated channel shaped bracket members, inner cover members and outer cover members are preassembled by a threaded fastener and secured to the rod section by tang portions of the bracket members for securing the bracket assemblies to the rod section. The bracket assemblies may be loosely secured, one part to the others and secured to the rod section and then assembled to the wall brackets by a push-on operation. The wall brackets include generally horizontally projecting arm portions with elongated slots formed therein for receiving the assembly of the channel shaped bracket member and the inner cover part.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for roller shade has two planar mounting portions joined at right angles to each other and a third portion perforated for receiving the end pin of a shade roller attached to one of the mounting portions in parallel relationship thereto but offset therefrom in the direction of the other mounting portion, each of the mounting portions being perforated for receiving mounting fasteners.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for vertical venetian blinds having a horizontally disposed fixed support member, a pair of side rails vertically extending from the longitudinal side edges of the fixed support member, a mounting element vertically projecting from one end of the support member, a longitudinally extending slot between the side rails extending from adjacent the one end to a transverse end of the support member, a break-away apertured tab closing the slot at the transverse end, an apertured extension arm slidably mounted on the support member within the confines of the side rails and a spring clip secured to the extension arm in all positions thereof for releasably securing a vertical venetian blind trackway thereto.

Abstract: A bracket unit for suspending a shaft end comprising essentially a bearing body which is provided with a curved recess for guiding and receiving the shaft end and with mounting tabs. The bearing body may be used as a bracket alone or in combination with a suspension means constructed to be coupled with the bearing body.